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Henna at Hilltop High
On November 24 Hilltop High School was a coming home of sorts for local artist and business owner Justine Vandenhouten as she taught current students henna in the very same…
Construction on the River Erosion Control Project wraps up for the season
Construction on the River Erosion Control Project has come to a close for this year, and work will resume in the spring of 2017. The project,…
A weekend split for the Wolverines
The Whitecourt Wolverines played back to back on Friday and Saturday with two quick games to end out the week. On Friday, they played against the Okotoks Oilers and it…
Christmas at the Westward
The Whitecourt and District Agricultural Society held its annual Christmas Market on November 19 and 20 at the Westward Hall on Highway 32. As one of the biggest markets in…
Mink Creek Road mobile home park rezoning
The Town of Whitecourt Municipal Planning Commission held a regular meeting on November 17 to discuss Bylaw Amendment 1506-3, an application to rezone The Meadows Manufactured Home Park at the…
Learning about back care
The Whitecourt Healthy Living Program held an education session, Lunch & Learn, on November 17 in the boardroom at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre. The noon-hour meeting, created by…
Get ready to laugh yourself into the Christmas spirit
By Laura Bohnert Ready for a laugh? On November 29, the CRC will be holding a 55+ Christmas potluck supper in Fox Creek. From 6:00 to 9:00…
Bring on the chilly weather
Koats for Kids has wrapped up another successful year of providing warm outerwear for local families. The yearly fundraiser was started over 15 years by the late Arni Stephenson…
Over 100 years of National Poppy Pride
Every year across Canada, from the end of October and up to Remembrance Day on November 11, thousands of legion members come together and volunteer their time to distribute…
Bored of the old bar scene?
By Laura Bohnert Don’t be bored, play board games instead. This month’s edition of Night Out in Whitecourt (NOW) will feature a board game pub night. On…
Mayerthorpe Begins Phase III of Trails
By Zachary Edwards The Town of Mayerthorpe has begun the third phase of its trail plan, a plan that’s set to connect the entirety of the Town via…
And the award goes to…
Hilltop High School staff held its Annual Academic Awards recently in the auditorium. The ceremony publicly acknowledged academic achievement from the previous school year. Several dignitaries were on hand including…
Central schools get scared
The 3rd Annual Central School Haunted House brought out the screams recently. Parent volunteers spent the evening prior transforming the stage into a dark, scary place filled with hidden characters,…
Central kids get scared
The 3rd Annual Central School Haunted House brought out the screams on Friday afternoon. Parent volunteers spent the evening prior transforming the stage into a dark, scary place filled with…
Seniors Floor Curling tournament a success
The Whitecourt Seniors Circle Floor Curling Tournament was held on Thursday. The Semi-Annual event has been held since the new building was built in 2000/2001. 16 teams with four players…